class schedule
January - February 2012
Note: Pre-registration and payment in advance is required to assure your space in class and/or time to prepare a kit (Anne Bradway, Kim Calvi, Helen Bosely's classes) for you. Please make payment by cash or check for the classes you have chosen. Sorry, no payment by credit card for classes. Please stop by the store to register or call and check for space available in class (or classes) you are interested in. *See enrollment guidelines.
We are located at 12245 SW Main in Tigard, Oregon 97223.
We're open Monday through Friday, 9 – 6, and Saturday, 10 – 5. Call us at 503.639.3180 or email us at deborahm@mainstreetstamp.com
Table Time at Main St. Stamp & Stationery
Need to get away from home for a while, someplace you can concentrate on a project? Come relax and spread out. Now, during business hours, you can bring your “stuff” and work on your projects in our crop area. Some tools will be available for use.
January Classes
February Classes
Fun with Fabrics with Anne
Tuesday, January 3, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
This is the date originally scheduled for a repeat of the November class incorporating fabric in our cards. However, we’ll be replacing the holiday-themed designs from that class with new ones, so in many ways, this isn’t really a repeat. We’ll use velvet, silk and cotton blends to create some all-occasion cards for winter giving.
Stamping 101 – Tips, Tricks & Techniques with Anne
Thursday, January 5, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
This is not only a class for beginning stampers who wonder about which inks to use on which surface, etc., but it’s also designed to give you lots of hands-on practice so that you’re ready to tackle those special projects with confidence, knowing you have not only the basic skills, but also the knowledge to avoid many of the common mistakes beginners make. Take home a nifty wire-bound envelope booklet with pockets to store class handouts along with your practice samples. Class repeats weekly: January 11, 17, and 26. Check the schedule below for times, as they vary from date to date.
Rubber, Paper, Inks-Back to Basics with Helen
Thursday, January 5, 3:00-5:00 PM, $25
If you are a veteran or new to rubber stamping, this class will help brush up your skills. We’ll make the mysteries of inks and papers a bit easier and introduce tricks and tips to make your stamping successful and satisfying. Helen also gives her “10 Most Wanted Stamps” list. Class repeats weekly: January 7, 10, 13, 19, 21, and 26.
Winter Wishes with Anne
Thursday, January 5, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
Although our focus was mainly on holiday cards in November and December, this class, originally offered in early December, featured more generic “thinking of you” messages. Both snowflakes and butterflies adorn cards crafted from the exquisite BoBunny “Snowfall” collection in shades of turquoise, sepia and white with lots of glitter and glimmer.
Mini Beginning Stamping Class with Debbie
Friday, January 6, 10:30-11:30 AM, $10
Come learn the very basics of stamping, embossing, paper cutting and card construction, in a one hour class. We will start by practicing stamping and embossing, discuss the different ink types and the papers to use them on. We will then make a card to take home, using the techniques we have learned. Class repeats weekly: January 12, 18, and 27.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, January 7, 10:00-12:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Windows on the World with Anne
Saturday, January 7, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, $25
Interactive cards are always fun, and these invite the recipient to open a door or window for a peek at what’s on the other side. We’ll include some stamped images by Art Impressions designed just for this purpose, as well as other stamps and die-cut elements. Class will repeat on Thursday afternoon, January 19th.
Mists and Masks with Helen
Saturday, January 7, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
Oh no! What spray mist should I use? This class will cover the properties of many different mists and how to get the best results with each one. We will also play with masks and stencils. Prepare to get a little ink on your hands, but all the artist background papers you create will be worth it.
Triple Play with Anne
MAKE & TAKE Monday, January 9, 1:00-3:00 PM, $7
Make a fun card comprised of three double-sided, die-cut shapes hinged with brads so that the recipient can slide them open one by one to reveal the embellishment and/or sentiment on each segment, and then nest them again to lie flat. The design is most commonly created with circles, but can be done with other shapes (like hearts for Valentine’s Day?) Class will be offered again “By Request Only” at the end of the month.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Tuesday, January 10, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Stamping 101- Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Wednesday, January 11, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Pressing out the Details – The Easy Way with Anne
Wednesday, January 11, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
Repeated from December 10, this resist technique is a long-time favorite. However, we’ll take a slightly different approach which involves a bit less “elbow grease.” Instead of swirling and blending inks directly over our clear embossed images, we’ll use a lighter hand. Regular re-inkers and alcohol inks are applied with water brushes for a more painterly look. And to withstand the added moisture, we’ll use manila file folders as our background material, so the original images will have a warm honey color after the embossing powder is ironed away. The process can be a bit messy – but it’s always fun!
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Friday, January 13, 3:00-5:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Easy Transfers with Helen
Friday, January 13, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
Transfers give you the ability to take a printed image and superimpose it over other backgrounds or substrates, many you can’t run through your printer. But they can be tricky. This class will take the headaches out of 3 of the most successful techniques. We’ll use tape, Xylene blenders and sticky back canvas to create wonderful effects.
Return to Asia with Anne
Saturday, January 14, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, $30
It seems a long time since we’ve offered a class specifically designed around Asian-inspired images. One reason for the enduring popularity of this art form is the wide range from the serenity of Japanese traditional art to the rich, colorful palette of Chinese textiles to more whimsical fairytale images of dragons and the like. We’ll try to incorporate as many of these different elements as time permits. Class will repeat on Tuesday, January 24th.
Showy, Snowy Owl with Kim
MAKE & TAKE Monday, January 16, 1:00-3:00 PM, $12
Impress your friends with a lovely, triple-layered shadowbox card featuring this ever popular bird. Although roughly an inch or so deep, the frame easily compresses to fit an A-2 envelope, thanks to its unique accordion-fold design. The realistically rendered owl is nested among glittery snowflakes and other wintry elements in soft shades of bronze, taupe, white and palest blue. As we’ve come to expect from Kim, the overall presentation is complete with a show-stopping combination of card and embellished envelope. Class will repeat on Monday, January 30th.
Altered Book Beginnings with Helen
Saturday, January 14, 1:00-3:30 PM, $25
Transform a previously unloved volume into A-R-T! Altered books are the perfect place to try new techniques or to begin art journaling. Using tools and supplies every artist and crafter have available (of course you’ll need more now) we will take a hardbound book on a journey of exploration. Bring your sense of fun and playfulness. You’ll also need a hardbound book with strong non-glossy pages. Goodwill, library sales, and yard sales are all perfect sources to find books for this project; size does not matter. Also, bring a craft knife, cutting mat, ruler and scissors.
Stamping 101- Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Tuesday, January 17, 2:00-4:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for details.
With One Stamp with Anne
Tuesday, January 17, 6:00-8:30 PM, $20
You may recall as part of our “Christmas in July” offerings, we used the Penny Black “peace” stamp to create a variety of cards with a single image in common. This time we’ll experiment with one of Anne’s favorites, the “scripted leaf” by Christine Adolph for Stampington (#C8426,) to see how many different looks we can achieve with that one elegant, timeless image. Class will repeat on Wednesday afternoon, February 15th.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Thursday, January 19, 10:00-12:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Composition – 6 Breakable Rules with Helen
Thursday, January 19, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
Do you ever look at your card, scrapbook page or a collage you’ve done and thought that something wasn’t quite right, but couldn’t figure it out? Learn these few “rules” of composition and a few ways to help you look at your work with new eyes. Bring a few unfinished pieces you are working on, and we’ll create a few in class.
Windows on the World with Anne
Thursday, January 19, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
See January 7th, above, for class details.
Valentine Musical Card with Helen
Friday, January 20, 6:00-8:00PM, $20
Let’s make music! This card uses a music module especially designed for card making. We will create a card perfect for a Valentine that will play a tune when opened.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Valentine Hearts & Flowers with Anne
Saturday, January 21, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, $25
Hopefully, you got a head start on your Valentine list by picking up a few of the designs offered in the Winter Card Fest in November. This is the first of two NEW classes focused on this special holiday (second only to Christmas in terms of the volume of mail it generates.) As the name suggests, the themes are traditional ones incorporating lace, flowers and other more feminine elements. Next week’s class (see January 26) will be more eclectic, incorporating less traditional color combinations and a couple of designs without frills, suitable for the guys. Both classes repeat in early February -- Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th, respectively.
Essential Techniques – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, January 21, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
Now that you are familiar with inks and papers, it’s time to move on to the techniques that you will use over and over, no matter you stamping style. Masking, sponging, coloring, layering, resists, art mediums and even kissing! (stamp kissing that is). We’ll touch on all of these and more.
Elegant Geisha with Anne
MAKE & TAKE Monday, January 23, 1:00-2:30 PM, $8
Make this beautiful Asian inspired card incorporating a double-embossing technique. We’ll run a combination of background and detailed embossing folders through our Cuttlebug as well as using both heat and dry embossing techniques to create a lovely A-7 card. For those of you who would prefer a Valentine theme, you may choose an alternative A-6 design. See “By Request” on January 28th for a second opportunity to make this project.
Return to Asia with Anne
Tuesday, January 24, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
See January 14th, above, for class details.
Grunge Board Book with Helen
Tuesday, January 24, 3:00-6:00 PM, $35
Even if you’ve never worked with this versatile material, you will enjoy creating interesting pages for journaling, pictures, or even to cut up for other projects! We will use papers, inks, stamps, and metal embellishments to create interest and a start on your 6 page book.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Tuesday, January 24, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
See January 5th, above, for class details.
Stamping 101 - Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Thursday, January 26, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
See January 5th, above, for details.
Valentine Collection II with Anne
Thursday, January 26, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
As described above (see “Hearts & Flowers”) this collection includes designs for both ladies and gents in somewhat less traditional color schemes (who says valentines have to be pink or red and fluffy?) In fact, not all hearts are necessarily even valentines. You might change the greeting to “happy birthday” thereby making the design do double duty. Class will repeat on Saturday, February 4th.
Distress Inks and Stains with Helen
Saturday, January 28, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, $25
Ranger’s Distress Inks and the NEW stains will become your favorites (if they aren’t already) after seeing how many easy and beautiful ways they can be used. We will create multiple tags ready for stamping and collaging.
Configuration Shadow Box with Helen
Saturday, January 28, 1:00-4:00 PM, $35
This is your chance to work 3-D without stress! Tim Holtz created configurations boxes to coax all of us to “think outside the box” by working inside the box! Since the hardest part is deciding on a theme, we will use Graphic 45’s Wizard of Oz papers and unusual dimensional embellishments to make our boxes. You will need to bring a Tim Holtz configurations box and anything small and Oz! You can get yours at Main Street Stamp and Stationery.
By Request Only with Anne
Saturday, January 28, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM
As usual, the last Saturday of the month is dedicated to those of you who can’t attend Monday afternoon classes. This month, you may make one or both of Anne’s MAKE & TAKEs, including the Triple Play card (see January 9, $7) and/or the Elegant Geisha (see January 23, $8).
Alcohol Inks with Helen
Monday, January 30, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
What’s the big deal about “alcohol inks”? What do they do that regular inks can’t? When would I use them? This class answers those questions by experimenting with different techniques and surfaces.
Showy, Snowy Owl with Kim
Monday, January 30, 1:00-3:00 PM, $12
See January 16th, above, for class details.
Stamping 101 – Tips, Tricks & Techniques with Anne
Wednesday, February 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
This is not only a class for beginning stampers who wonder about which inks to use on which surface, etc., but it’s also designed to give you lots of hands-on practice so that you’re ready to tackle those special projects with confidence, knowing you have not only the basic skills, but also the knowledge to avoid many of the common mistakes beginners make. Take home a nifty wire-bound envelope booklet with pockets to store class handouts along with your practice samples. Class repeats weekly: February 8, 15, 23 and 28. Check the schedule below for times, as they vary from date to date.
Accentuate the Positive with Anne
Wednesday, February 1, 12:30-3:00 PM, $30
Make cards in pairs, one with a positive image and the other with the negative of the same image. Just for fun, we’ll also practice a technique for salvaging the interior pieces of peel-off stickers that remain after the outline has been used. Class will repeat on Thursday afternoon, March 1st.
Mini Beginning Stamping Class with Debbie
Thursday, February 2, 6:00-7:00 PM, $10
Come learn the very basics of stamping, embossing, paper cutting and card construction, in a one hour class. We will start by practicing stamping and embossing, discuss the different ink types and the papers to use them on. We will then make a card to take home, using the techniques we have learned. Class repeats weekly: February 8, 16, and 24.
Valentine Hearts & Flowers with Anne
Friday, February 3, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
See January 21st, above, for class details.
Embossing Folders and Die Cut Ideas with Helen
Friday, February 3, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
This class will explore different ways of using embossing folders to create unusual effects in your work. We will also use die cuts of various kinds with various materials to create unusual embellishments. We will look at Cuttlebug, Sizzix, and Hero Arts new products.
Valentine Collection II with Anne
Saturday, February 4, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, $25
See January 26th, above, for class details.
Rubber, Paper, Ink – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, $25
If you are a veteran or new to rubber stamping, this class will help brush up your skills. We’ll make the mysteries of inks and papers a bit easier and introduce tricks and tips to make your stamping successful and satisfying. Helen also gives her “10 Most Wanted Stamps” list. Class repeats weekly: February 9, 11, 17, 21, and 25.
Shading and Highlighting Coloring Class with Helen
Saturday, February 4, 1:00-5:00 PM, $45
Colored pencils, alcohol markers (like Copic), watercolor pencils, water-soluble pastels; we will try them all! This is your chance to get a taste of many mediums. This class will allow you to have fun experimenting with different materials and learning their secrets. We will also play with where and how to add shading and highlights to your coloring work.
Pendant Heart with Kim
MAKE & TAKE Monday, February 6, 1:00-3:00 PM $12
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kim is planning a lovely card with an origami heart suspended in a die-cut window so that both sides are visible. At this writing, Kim is still in the design mode and will surprise us with the choice color palette and materials – but we know they will be wonderful. As always, the interior of the card as well as a beautifully embellished envelope will be part of the presentation. Since Valentine’s Day is almost here, class will repeat later this week (Thursday, February 9th.)
Stamping 101 - Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Wednesday, February 8, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
See February 1st, above, for class details.
Girlfriends with Anne
Wednesday, February 8, 12:30-3:00 PM, $20
Celebrate your BFFs with these cards designed with ladies in mind. From sophisticated images to accessories to unmentionables, you’re sure to find just the right theme for just the right friend – serious or silly. Choose the sentiment and send them as birthday, thank you or “just because” remembrances. Class will repeat on Tuesday evening, February 28th.
Pendant Heart with Kim
Thursday, February 9, 1:00-3:00 PM, $12
See February 6th, above, for class details.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Thursday, February 9, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
See February 4th, above, for class details.
All Aboard! with Anne
Saturday, February 11, 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, $30
Cruise with us to exotic ports of call and choose among cards featuring images from Africa, India, Egypt, Thailand, the Black Sea, etc. Although perfect for your travel-minded friends, these designs are suitable for men or women and can host a wide variety of sentiments, even if the recipients are the stay-at-home type. Class will repeat on Tuesday afternoon, March 13th.
Make Your Own Custom Ink Pads with Helen
Saturday, February 11, 12:00-2:00 PM, $25
Have you ever wanted to ink a particular stamp in specific colors every time you stamped it? This class will use Ranger’s Cut ‘n Dry felt and re-inkers to create a custom pad. Once you see how easy this is, you will see your stamps in a whole new light. Bring one or two stamps you might like to ink in multiple colors.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, February 11, 3:00-5:00 PM, $25
See February 4th, above, for class details.
Sneak Peek Treat Box with Anne
MAKE & TAKE Monday, February 13, 1:00-3:00 PM, $8
Make an adorable box with a ribbon-tied top and see-through window to hold treats. You may choose a Valentine theme or a different look. Once you have mastered the engineering (which is not particularly difficult,) you can adapt the box to a variety of sizes and purposes. The project will repeat on Saturday, February 25th.
With One Stamp with Anne
Wednesday, February 15, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
See January 17th, above, for class details.
Stamping 101 - Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Wednesday, February 15, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
See February 1st, above, for class details.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Friday, February 17, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, $25
See February 4th, above, for class details.
Altered Books, Windows, Niches, and More with Helen
Friday, February 17, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
This class continues on after the beginning class. We will start cutting holes in our books, forming different kinds of windows, niches to hold 3-dimensional objects and maybe a pocket or two as well. Bring a book for altering.
Marbling Techniques with Anne
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM, $30
We’ve all admired those gorgeous Italian marbled papers most often found on the inside covers of fine books. We’ll try our hand at making some marbled papers of our own, with both the more traditional carrageen bath technique and the copycat shaving cream version. Both techniques can produce some lovely patterns that you’ll want to use as backgrounds for your cards, or to cover small books, etc.
Class will repeat on Wednesday afternoon, March 21st.
Double Tri-Shutter Card with Anne
MAKE & TAKE Tuesday, February 21, 1:00-2:30 PM, $10
Because of the Monday holiday, we’ve shifted our M&T to Tuesday. This is one of those cards which the recipient will no doubt want to display on a shelf or mantle. When unfolded it stands about 20” wide revealing photos, sentiments and/or decorative papers for color and interest. While the resulting card may look complicated, the actual engineering is deceptively simple. Make a few score lines, two basic cuts, and opposing accordion folds and voila! The project will be offered again “By Request” on February 25th.
Shrink Plastic Bracelet with Helen
Friday, February 21, 2:00-5:00 PM, $35
This class will show you how fun it is to work with white shrink plastic, stamps, stazon inks, colored pencils and chalks. When completed our tiles will be attached to a pre-made bracelet blank and ready to wear or give as a gift.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Tuesday, February 21, 6:00-8:00 PM, $25
See February 4th, above, for class details.
Stamping 101 - Tips, Tricks and Techniques with Anne
Thursday, February 23, 9:30-11:30 AM, $25
See February 1st, above, for class details.
Color Splash with Anne
Thursday, February 23, 12:30-3:00 PM, $25
Picture a relatively neutral background with a POP of color highlighting a focal point. The image might be part of the background stamp or an added embellishment. Whichever the case, contrast is the key. We’ll make four or five all occasion cards, as time permits. The second offering of this easy, fun class will be on Thursday, March 15th.
Rubber, Paper, Inks – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, $25
See February 4th, above, for class details.
Tool Time – Back to Basics with Helen
Saturday, February 25, 1:00-3:00 PM, $25
This class explores as many tools as we can in 2 hours! We’ll talk about cutters like craft knives, punches and trimmers, different mats, brayers, bone folders, and even the dreaded stamp positioner!
By Request Only with Anne
Saturday, February 25, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM
Make one or both of Anne’s February MAKE & TAKE projects: the Sneak Peek Treat Box (see February 13, $8) and/or the Double Tri-Shutter Card (see February 21, $10.) Just be sure to let us know which one(s) you want when you sign up for the class.
Star Book or Card with Helen
Monday, February 27, 1:00-4:00 PM, $35
Unleash your creativity making a not-so-traditional star book. Always a favorite, we’ll use fun techniques and unusual images to create something special to give or keep to display.
Girlfriends with Anne
Tuesday, February 28, 6:00-8:30 PM, $20
See February 8th, above, for class details.
**Mark your calendars for Anne’s two-day “SPRING FLING” on Friday, March 9th and Saturday, March 10th.
Class Enrollment Guidelines
Our classes are by reservation only.
Class fees must be paid in full in advance to hold your place for the class. The fee may be paid by cash or check (not Visa) as the fees are paid directly to the teacher.
People signed up for classes will receive a store coupon for 20% off on regular priced store merchandise.
If a class is cancelled by us or you cancel at least 3 days prior, we will refund your money or you can apply it toward another class, if you prefer.
No refunds given on no-shows, but your kit will be available at the store for you to pick up. For Anne's classes, kits that require significant additional work on Anne's part (for example, the stamping and embossing you would normally do in class) will incur a small surcharge (maximum $5.00 per set) payable when you pick the kits up. Please inform us if you do NOT want Anne to do this extra work.
